Thursday, June 26, 2008

Kristina Challenge #13

Regal Rose, River Rock, Whisper White,
Wild Wasabi, Purely Pomegranate
As soon as I saw this colour combo, I loved it, so I don't know why I struggled with it. My desk looks like a bomb site of rejected stamped images and uncleaned stamps!
In the end I did what I am always telling my customers to do...go to the catalogue and use it for inspiration. In this case, I used our new mini (page 4) for the layout, and that gave me the kick I needed.
Marelle Taylor Stampin' Up! AustraliaI've used flowers and leaves from an old fave Bodacious Bouquet. I rock 'n' rolled the big flower, but blended the ink on the stamp with my aqua-painter before stamping it on Whisper White cardstock and cutting it out. The rest of the card is pretty simple...more cutting out, a Rhinestone brad, rub-ons, paper piercing, Wild Wasabi ribbon and Polka Dots (stamped in Versamark ink).

Now I'm going to take some of those poor rejected stamp images and make some cards with them (and I might even tidy my desk!)


23 comments:

Carol Dunstan said...

GORGEOUS! ~bowing down at your feet~

wanna come tidy my desk when you're done?

Danneil Linardi said...

Yet another beautiful card, Marelle!!
You are so clever! I tried to have a go at this challenge but seemed to only churn out "ugly" cards. Maybe I will try again next time.
BTW, thanks for the info about the blog signature. I managed to get one organised, so thanks again.

Tanja said...

I love the shading on your flower.

Rachel said...

Oh WOW! What a beautiful card!

Karen said...

Just lovely Marelle - another top 10 coming up I think!!

Karen
xo

Alana Galagher said...

You are too clever - this is gorgeous, as always :-)

Vera said...

Absolutely lovely card! Thanks for the inspiration!

Diane Barnes said...

Ooh,very nice Marelle. The layout looks great with the challenge colours & 'bodacious'.

chloe said...

As usual, perfection!

Alex Hughes said...

Love this Marelle. Isn't this colour combo just devine.

Love the new mini catalogue too! Can't wait to order!!

youngstamper said...

What a beautiful card!
Kristy
P.s love all your cards they are amazing

travelingmama said...

Very cute! Love that flower- it reflects the bedding nicely!

Rebecca Ross said...

Hi Marelle,
This is a totally gorgeous card - as usual!
Bec.

yvonne said...

gorgeous card Marelle like always!

Butternut Sage Designs said...

What a pretty card! I already see it in Kristina's picks! Good Luck Donna

Chantelle said...

You've made another lovely card. Simple but pretty. Great colours to work with!!

Speedystamper said...

MOST beautiful!!! I love that stamp set, too. TFS!

Nawlin's Lady said...

Simply wonderful! I love your card!

Mary said...

Beautiful card! It stands out; great job!

Michelle said...

Hi Marelle!
What a gorgeous card (again!) ~ I love the tip about blending the colours with the aqua brush!
No doubt you're in the top 10 again!

Deanna said...

Great card, I just love all the PINK! :)

Brooke S said...

Lovely card. Rock and Roll is one of my very favorite techniques...

Pamela said...

I love that card gotta be in the top 10 for sure.

Regards

Pam
PS Come check out my new Stampin Up blog

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